The gathering

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 3, 2012238 views5 comments

This was taken when I first shot the three sisters formation in the superstition mountains. I purposely cut off the tops of the three saguaros to make it feel as if I were completely surrounded by them. All of a sudden, this amazing pink glow showed up along the horizon and I started firing shots like crazy. Would like to hear on this one, do the cut off saguaros take away from the image? Comments and critiques appreciated.

Canon 7d
Canon 17-40mm @17mm
8 sec
f/18
ISO 100
Tripod

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Rob Graham on March 4, 2012 at 9:21 AM

I don't mind the cut off saguaros, as doing so helps emphasize the great light.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

I think the cut off saguaros add perspective Peter. Gorgeous light on the saguaros and beautiful color in the sky. I like the overall separation as well.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on March 4, 2012 at 7:52 PM

Thank you Rob and Eva. I thought the cut off tops did add some perspective, but I wasn't sure if it was just me.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 4, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Works very nicely , Peter. Really like the way the saguaros pickup the cloud glow.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 5, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Beautiful. This works really well, Peter. The light and colors are wonderful. Love that glow! Really nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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